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Can a simple tape ease carpal tunnel pain?

NCT ID NCT07741708

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding kinesio taping to a standard exercise program helps people with carpal tunnel syndrome more than exercise alone. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, causing pain, numbness, and weakness. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either taping plus nerve and tendon gliding exercises, or the exercises alone, for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in nerve size, pain, and hand function to see if the tape provides extra benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kinesio taping (a therapeutic tape applied to the wrist) combined with nerve and tendon gliding exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, adding kinesio taping to standard exercises could offer a non-invasive way to reduce pain and improve hand function in carpal tunnel syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of taping could be modest or no better than exercise alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 25 to 65 years. * Clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by clinical examination and ultrasonography. * Symptoms of numbness, pain, or tingling in the affected hand for at least 3 months. * Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of 3 or higher. * Functional limitation related to carpal tunnel syndrome. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous wrist surgery or major trauma involving the affected wrist. * Cervical radiculopathy, polyneuropathy, or proximal median nerve entrapment. * Corticosteroid injection or physical therapy for the affected wrist within the previous 3 months. * Pregnancy. * Known allergy to kinesio tape or skin conditions preventing tape application. * Severe systemic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus). * Cognitive impairment affecting study participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease median nerve neuropathy nerve compression syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Carpal tunnel syndrome Entrapment neuropathy Median nerve compression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Gelisim University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34710, Turkey (Türkiye)

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